Maryland AG announces charity scam settlement

Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh and Secretary of State John C. Wobensmith today announced a settlement agreement in a case against Stephen D. Everhart, Lion Fundraising, Police Journal and Fire Yearbook, and Lion Fraternal Order of Police Assistance Fund LLC.

“Mr. Everhart’s actions hurt real charities,” said Attorney General Frosh. “He preyed upon the public’s good will and desire to support law enforcement and first responders so that he could line his own pockets.”

As a result of the investigation, on September 28, 2018, the Secretary of State issued a cease and desist order citing multiple violations of the Maryland Solicitations Act including Everhart’s failure to register as a charitable organization or as a paid fundraiser, as required by the law.